"That's great! That's great!"
Jin Xiangyu was also moved to tears, holding Ye Xiang's hand and repeatedly murmuring.
Chu Xin'er exclaimed "Wow!" and jumped up from her seat: "Brother Scum! You've finally done something decent!"
Now the kids can grow up healthy and strong with their father by their side!
Ye Nian'an no longer needs to be separated from Chu Yan by thousands of miles!
What a wonderful thing!
"Daddy~ Can you come home and stay with Mommy and us all the time, instead of leaving?"
The three little ones clung to Chu Yan's legs, their eyes sparkling with excitement and anticipation as they spoke.
Chu Yan patted the three little ones' heads gently, his voice soft: "Yes~ It's not just Daddy, but also Grandpa, Second Uncle, everyone is able to get close to the kids, and come back whenever they want~"
"Yay! Hooray!"
The three little ones were overjoyed.
(*^▽^*)
"I need to tell my younger siblings this good news right away!"
"Big Brother is right! Let's go tell our younger siblings!"
"Daddy, Grandpa and Uncle are coming back! They're not leaving!"
The three little ones cheered and rushed out of the dining room, running towards the room of the seven little ones.
Xu Yao and Song Yan were also overjoyed. Everyone was happy that Chu Yan was able to return to the military region near Haicheng, and they all raised their glasses to congratulate him.
Amidst the joyous celebrations, only Ye Nian'an remained seated, his expression complex.
Unlike the others, she wasn't overjoyed. Instead, her clear eyes were filled with worry and an indescribable heaviness.
She knew it all too well.
For a soldier, especially a promising general like Chu Yan and Chu Zhenyuan, voluntarily applying to be transferred from the original core military region to a local position is more than just a simple job transfer.
This means that they voluntarily gave up the shortcut to the pinnacle of power.
This means that their resumes will be marked with a "stain" that many people consider to be "unambitious".
This means that their future career advancement will become extremely difficult, and may even come to a standstill!
They did all this for the sake of the family, for her and the children!
This sacrifice is too heavy.
The weight was so heavy that it felt like a boulder was pressing down on Ye Nian'an's heart, making it feel heavy, sore, and swollen.
At that moment, a hand secretly pressed down on the back of Ye Nian'an's hand.
Ye Nian'an turned around and saw Ye Hui.
Ye Hui said gently, "It's alright, Niannian, we've thought it all through."
"Second brother..."
Ye Nian'an bit her thin lips lightly, hesitating to speak.
"The reason I want to become a soldier is because I admire Uncle Chu and my brother-in-law for their passionate spirit in protecting our country. No matter where I am, I just want to follow them and be their subordinate."
"and……"
"I hope to have the opportunity to be transferred back to the military region near Haicheng, so that I can be with my family, with you and my nieces and nephews."
"I'm very happy."
No matter what the future holds.
Ye Hui will never regret his choice at this moment.
On the contrary, I am extremely grateful!
Being able to spend every day with my family.
To realize dreams, defend the country, and shed blood.
It has both...
Is there anyone in this world happier than myself?
there is none left.
It was late at night, and the children had all gone to sleep.
Ye Nian'an and Chu Yan walked side by side in the courtyard, the cool moonlight casting long shadows of the two.
"Unhappy?"
Chu Yan suddenly spoke and took her slightly cool hand in his.
Ye Nian'an was silent for a moment, then raised her head and looked at him earnestly: "Brother Yan, do you... regret it?"
"It's not too late to back out now."
Chu Yan suddenly stopped in his tracks. He turned around, cupped her face in his hands, and forced her to look him in the eye.
Under the moonlight, his gaze was as firm as a rock, unwavering in the slightest.
"Niannian, look into my eyes."
He said in a deep voice, "In my life, I, Chu Yan, have made countless decisions, some right and some wrong. But today's decision is the one I most want to do and the most correct one so far."
"I have absolutely no regrets."
“I told Dad and my second brother that you don’t need to feel burdened. This is the most correct choice we made after careful consideration, from the bottom of our hearts.”
Ye Nian'an's eyes instantly reddened: "But your future..."
In his previous life, Chu Yan walked into the grand hall that countless soldiers dreamed of, received the medal awarded by the highest authority, and was the war god of the Chinese nation, famous throughout the world!
If I were to actually apply for a transfer back to the Haicheng Military Region in this lifetime, I might never be able to achieve such an honor...
"future?"
Chu Yan suddenly laughed, a laugh tinged with self-mockery, but mostly with a sense of relief.
“Before, I thought my future was to stand in the highest position, protect my country, not disgrace the Chu family, and not betray my bottom line and principles. But during those years of being sent down to the countryside, I thought a lot.”
"When I learned that Old Li was trying to harm the children, I, as their father, was thousands of miles away and couldn't get back in time. I could only leave this heavy responsibility on your shoulders..."
His voice became hoarse, and intense emotions surged in his eyes.
“I’m afraid, I’m afraid that if I’m any later, I won’t be able to see you again. I’m afraid that I’m not a good enough husband or father.”
“I don’t want to add my own dreams to your sacrifices. Niannian, you are a very strong and intelligent woman. You have your own ideals and ambitions. You will become an excellent person, instead of living for the children and losing the most important thing in yourself.”
"Furthermore, protecting the country does not necessarily require being in the 72nd Division of the Army or holding a high position."
Chu Yan narrowed his eyes: "Dad also told me that as long as we are still wearing this military uniform, as long as we are still on the land of China, no matter where we are, we can protect our country and our people."
"The soul of a soldier is his sincere patriotism, not the stars he carries on his shoulders, nor the extent of his power."
“Before, I wanted to protect the whole country. But now, I want to protect you all even more.”
"You are my country, my home. Protecting you is the most important mission of my life."
Every word he said was like a heavy hammer, striking Ye Nian'an's heart hard yet incredibly gently.
This man...
This man of unwavering integrity was willing to give up the unparalleled glory that was within his grasp, for her and for this family.
Ye Nian'an could no longer hold back, and tears streamed down her face like beads from a broken string.
She didn't say anything, but simply stood on tiptoe and kissed his slightly cool lips.
This kiss contained no lust, only an unyielding affection and deep emotion.
Chu Yan, thank you.
Thank you for making me your most important mission.
Thank you for letting me know that I didn't love the wrong person.
Having you in my life is enough.
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